US Bridges

Pr 381 over Honda Creek

Fair

Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 Miles N E of Yauco · Structure no. 006571

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 381 over Honda Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 381 over Honda Creek in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 381
CrossesHonda Creek
Location5 Miles N E of Yauco
RouteState Highway 381
CountyGuayanilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.06796, -66.7821
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 381 over Honda Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 381 over Honda Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 381 over Honda Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 381 over Honda Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Pr 381 over Honda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.